1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Emory
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-07-03 | Q1425996002 | ND |
2015-08-11 | Q1531651003 | ND |
2016-03-02 | Q1608933011 | ND |
2016-06-09 | Q1623192003 | ND |
2016-09-15 | Q1638061003 | ND |
2016-11-21 | Q1650758003 | ND |
2017-06-19 | Q1725331003 | ND |
2018-05-03 | Q1818076001 | ND |
2019-02-20 | Q1907448004 | ND |